All Obituaries

Harold Crabtree, Jr., 43, of Williamsport passed away on May 7, 2024.  He was born on April 23, 1981 in Washington Court House to Harold and Marilyn (Teets) Crabtree, Sr.  In addition to his parents he is survived by son Jayden Crabtree and a sister Tammy Fausnaugh.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with burial to follow in Springlawn Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 11-1.  Online...

Jeffrey E. McNichols, age 60 of Laurelville, Ohio passed away May 4, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was born December 24, 1963 in Circleville, Ohio to Marilyn Jane and the late Dallas McNichols.  He retired from Rumpke with 28 years of service as a truck driver.  He was an avid deer hunter, Mushroom hunter and loved fishing too.  He found peace and tranquility on his land surrounded by the woods and loved his old country music.  He was preceded in death by his...

Ronald Bruce Johnson, 93, of South Bloomingville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Berger Hospital after saying goodbyes to family and friends. He was born the son of Judson Johnson and Lucile (Hill) Johnson on December 15, 1930 in Benton Township, Hocking County, where he would spend most all his life.  He graduated from Benton Rural High School in 1948 as class valedictorian and then joined the Ironworkers Local 172 in Columbus, Ohio from which he retired a...

Darryl Miller, 85, of Circleville passed away on April 30, 2024.  He was born on January 22, 1939 in Portland, Oregon to Conrad and Leona (Custer) Miller.  Darryl was one of eleven children.  He was an Air Force veteran.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Darryl is survived by his wife Linda (Edmonds) Miller; children Leona (Thomas) Rechsteiner, Delinda (Micah) Tonelotti, Nicole Miller; grandchildren Isaac (Jamie) Rechsteiner, Sophia (Cameron) McCloskey, Levi...

Brian Rife, 58, of Laurelville passed away on April 29, 2024.  He was born on August 26, 1965 in Circleville to Bruce and Shirley (Riggin) Rife.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Leslie Rife.  Brian is survived by his daughter McKenzie Rife; grandchildren Weslynn, Avery and Brooks Bouillion; siblings Abbey (Richard) Huggins, Duane (Nancy) Rife, Lisa (Richard) Eveland and Philip (Mindy) Rife.  Cremation has been observed.  Online...

Brynlee Lynn Ison of Laurelville passed away on April 29, 2024.  She was born on April 29, 2024 in Circleville to Dakota and Marissa (Weese) Ison.  She was preceded in death by her grandfather Steven Kyle Ison and great grandpa Steve Ison.  In addition to her parents she is survived by a sister Amora Ison; grandparents Erica Ellen Hines and Mike and Melissa Weese; great grandma Pamela Childers and great grandparents Peggy and Terry Downs, Sr and many aunts, uncles and...

Hugh Bennett, 94, of Circleville passed away on April 28, 2024.  He was born on August 6, 1929 in Columbus to Hugh and Mary Ann (Noble) Bennett.  He was retired from the State of Ohio where he worked in food service.  Hugh an Army veteran was a member of the Catholic Church.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Anthony “Tony” Bennett and by siblings John and Richard Bennett and Helen Lumbardi.  Hugh is survived by his children...

Lucinda Sanders, 63, of Circleville passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2024.  She was born on June 5, 1960 in Chillicothe to the late Robert and Eva (Tomblinson) Parker Sr.  She was one of six children and was a graduate of Pickaway Ross Class of 1978 and was a 4 year member of the Army.  On October 29, 1997 she married John Sanders.  She retired as a correctional officer from R.C.I.  In addition to her husband she is survived by her children Jackie (Aaron) Moats...

Earl “Ronnie” Hart, 71, of South Bloomingville passed away on April 26, 2024.  He was born on September 2, 1952 in Hocking County to Francis and Jennie (Dillie) Hart.  He was an Army Veteran. He retired from Dale Riddle Forest Products and was member of Mt. Carmel Church.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Ted, sister Grace and father and mother in law Don and Mary Thomas; Ronnie is survived by his wife Sharon (Thomas) Hart; daughter Amy Hart (Brandon...

Anita Ramsey, 69, of Circleville passed away on April 25, 2024.  She was born on February 11, 1955 in Columbus to Jan “John” and Elfrieda (Wilhelm) Rodziewicz.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Anita is survived by her significant other William Neibarger; daughter Holly (Michael) Winter; brother Frank (Jo) Rodziewicz and by sister Christine Harrison.  A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery. ...